Alcalá de Henares Christmas Market

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This week's schedule

Day	Hours
Monday (today)	09:00 – 14:00
Tuesday	09:00 – 14:00
Wednesday	09:00 – 14:00
Thursday	09:00 – 14:00
Friday	09:00 – 14:00
Saturday	09:00 – 14:00
Sunday	09:00 – 14:00

Every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (Nov–Dec only)

Quiz

Which is the biggest medieval market in Madrid Province?

Alcalá de Henares Christmas Market sets up on Plaza de Cervantes daily from 9am to 2pm, through November and December. The outdoor market has 30 stalls selling handicrafts, baked goods and prepared foods, all cash only.

What you'll find at Alcalá de Henares Christmas Market

Handicrafts and seasonal decorations make up a good share of the stalls, useful for gift shopping or dressing a table for the season. Bread and bakery stalls sit alongside prepared food stalls selling hot meals and snacks, so there's something to eat as well as buy.

How to get to Alcalá de Henares Christmas Market

The market is on Plaza de Cervantes in central Alcalá de Henares. See the official page for the current calendar, or check street markets in Alcala de Henares for other options.

Where to stay in Alcala de Henares

Staying in the historic centre puts you right in the heart of the Christmas market action, with most attractions and stalls just a short walk away. The Parador de Alcalá de Henares is a fantastic option if you want something special, set inside a stunning historic building. For something more central and affordable, try the Hotel El Bedel, which sits right in the old town.

If you prefer more flexibility, browsing options around the Casco Histórico will turn up plenty of hotels and apartments within easy reach of the market. Alcalá is also well connected to Madrid by train, so you could even base yourself in the capital and make a day trip of it.

What day is Alcalá de Henares Christmas Market?

Alcalá de Henares Christmas Market runs every day from 9am to 2pm, but only through November and December. Outside those two months the stalls on Plaza de Cervantes are not set up, so plan a visit for the run-up to Christmas rather than any time of year.

Do I need cash at Alcalá de Henares Christmas Market?

Yes, Alcalá de Henares Christmas Market is cash only. All 30 stalls on Plaza de Cervantes take cash, with no card payment option recorded, so bring enough for handicrafts, fresh bread and any prepared food you plan to buy on the day.

What you'll find

Contact & details

☰ Stalls	30
⚑ Organiser	https://decoamcooperativa.com/mercadillo-alcala-de-henares/
⚲ Address	Plaza de Cervantes, 28801 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid · Get directions

Planning the trip

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